something that is horizontal - wider than taller

Mechanisms in moving cards

Design and technology

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of simple mechanisms. By making levers and sliders, pupils will apply their knowledge of the characteristics of paper and card to make their own moving cards.

Levers and sliders: moving cards

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Make the hole bigger by cutting a hole using scissors

Make the hole bigger by turning the split pin around

Make the hole bigger by using a larger pencil

What could we do if the split pin doesn't turn smoothly as the pivot hole is too tight?

If something is folded accurately, it is ...

Designers should stop and check products work regularly in the making process?

Which two of these words tells us the way that the card opens and is folded? 

words to describe what a material is like

the person who the object is designed for

Why is card a good material for making greetings cards?

A design specification is very important. It tells the designer…

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Mechanisms in moving cards

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.